Delve into the fascinating world of printing technology at the National Technical Museum Prague. This permanent exhibition guides visitors through nearly 500 years of polygraphy, showcasing rare machines and the innovations that shaped book culture. Explore interactive displays and learn about key Czech pioneers who advanced the field.
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Explore the evolution of polygraphy from Gutenberg's invention to digital printing in this permanent exhibition. Discover unique printing machines and devices that shaped the production of books, magazines, and newspapers over five centuries.
The 'Printing' exhibition at the National Technical Museum journeys through the almost 500-year development of polygraphy, from Gutenberg's letterpress to contemporary digital printing. It showcases a curated selection of the most interesting objects from the museum's extensive printing collection, gathered over its 150-year existence. The exhibition highlights the profound significance of printing in the Czech lands, where book culture and the printed word played a crucial role in the formation of national consciousness. Visitors can learn about the technical advancements in main printing technologies through original period printing and typesetting machines, presented within an environment designed to evoke the authentic atmosphere of an industrial printing house. Special attention is given to Czech innovators Jakub Husník and Karl Klíč, whose inventions significantly advanced the field. Among the notable artifacts are a handmade printing press from the Jesuit printing house in Prague (circa 17th-18th century) and a MAN rotary printing press from 1876, which was the first of its kind used in Bohemia and is one of the few remaining in Europe. The exhibition also features a functional workshop space where printing operations can be demonstrated, and visitors can engage in creating graphic works or participate in teaching courses. Interactive games, designed by Jakub Mareš, allow visitors to explore procedures for heliogravure, Gutenberg's letterpress, and Senefelder's lithography, offering a hands-on experience with these historical printing techniques.
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